Chapter 3 Agriculture as a Career 121 Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. services or clarify any misconceptions that the media or other sources may have regarding their sector of agriculture. • Agricultural Journalist. An individual who works much the same as a newspaper reporter, radio commentator, or magazine writer, only they work for a group that is dedicated to sharing information related to agricultural topics. Additional careers in agricultural communications are listed in Figure 3-20. Agricultural Processing Many of the agricultural goods that reach consumers have been modifi ed from their original form. Those who work in agricultural processing are involved in the transformation of raw goods to consumer-ready products. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and desire to produce a quality product are keys to success in this fi eld. Some of the available careers in agricultural processing include: • Grain Mill Operator. A person involved with the conversion of raw grains into products like animal feeds or more fi nely ground products like fl our, corn meal, or cottonseed meal. Their work allows the grain to be transformed into a more consumer-ready product. • Quality Control Manager. A quality control manager works in processing facilities to ensure that all regulations and standards are being met, ensuring a safe food supply. There are many other careers in the agricultural processing area, as shown in Figure 3-21. DmitriMarula/Shutterstock.com Goodheart-Willcox Publisher Figure 3-20. Every business requires a solid communication plan in order to succeed. In smaller businesses, employees often “wear more than one hat.” For example, the office manager may also be in charge of marketing and advertising. Agribusiness manager Agricultural educator Agricultural journalist Agricultural literacy coordinator Agricultural marketing Agricultural photographer Broadcast journalist Consumer counselor Cooperative extension agent County extension agent Farm broadcaster Freelance writer Marketing representative Political lobbyist Public relations representative Scientific illustrator Technical writer Training management Communications